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F527 WFS

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,834 mi
Last recorded186,834 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 WFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 186,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

chips in screen

damage to n/s/f inner sidewall

misfire when revved

n/s headlamp lens cracked

n/s/f tyre on 3mm, o/s/f tyre on 3mm on inner

play in n/s steering gear

rear diff. leaking

slight judder from n/s/r brake

Fail 17 Dec 2012 186,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

engine misfiring when revs are increased

n/s headlamp lens cracked

n/s/f tyre on 3mm, o/s/f on 3mm on inner

play in n/s steering gear

rear diff. leaking

slight judder from n/s/r brake

small chips in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 177,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

os rear brake flex hose slightly twisted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 177,581 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 170,217 miles

front brake hose ferulls corroding

nearside front tyre sidewall badly perished 185 65 15 h

offside floor holed but not in prescribed area

offside rear tyre 3 m m

play in steering

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2010 169,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake hose ferulls corroding

nearside front tyre sidewall badly perished 185 65 15 h

offside floor holed but not in prescribed area

offside rear tyre 3 m m

play in steering

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2009 158,801 miles

both rear bottom suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 151,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 143,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 138,777 miles

wheelbearing/diff noise present...

Pass 23 Dec 2005 134,202 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 134,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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F527 WFS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 158,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F527 WFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F527 WFS registered?

F527 WFS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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